Digital Graphics Technology - Associate of Applied Science
Doña Ana Community College
2024-2025 Catalog
(60-61 credits)
NOTE: Students must earn a final grade of C- or better in all required General Education and Technical Requirements and achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0. A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 60-61 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| Select one course from four of the following six content areas for a total of 12-14 credits 1, 2 | 12-14 | |
| This degree requires courses from Areas I, II, and VI; students must select one course from the remaining areas to complete General Education requirements. | ||
Area I: Communications - English Composition Level 1 | ||
| Composition I 3 | 4 | |
Area II: Mathematics | ||
Any Area II MATH G course (3-4 credits) 3 | ||
Area III: Laboratory Sciences | ||
Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences | ||
Area V: Humanities | ||
Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts | ||
| Visual Concepts 3 | 3 | |
| General Education Elective - Area I: Communications - Oral Communications | ||
| COMM 1130G | Public Speaking 3 | 3 |
| or COMM 1115G | Introduction to Communication | |
| Core Requirements | ||
| Related Requirements | ||
| FDMA 2998 | Internship | 3 |
| or FDMA 2287 | Digital Design Studio | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| Technical Requirements | ||
| FDMA 1120 | Desktop Publishing | 3 |
| FDMA 1360 | Web Design I | 3 |
| FDMA 1515 | Introduction to Digital Image Editing - Photoshop | 3 |
| FDMA 1535 | Introduction to Illustrator | 3 |
| FDMA 1536 | Advanced Computer Illustration | 3 |
| FDMA 1545 | Introduction to Photography & Digital Imaging | 3 |
| FDMA 1630 | Principles of Design | 3 |
| FDMA 2150 | Desktop Publishing II | 3 |
| FDMA 2312 | History of Media Design | 3 |
| FDMA 2325 | Advanced Photoshop | 3 |
| FDMA 2360 | Web Design II | 3 |
| or FDMA 2365 | Web Design for Small Business | |
| FDMA 2994 | Portfolio Design & Development | 3 |
| Electives, to bring the total credits to 60 | ||
| Any FDMA, ARTS, DRFT | 5 | |
| Total Credits | 60-61 | |
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Each course selected must be from a different area and students cannot take multiple courses in the same area.
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See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
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Courses are identical to those offered at New Mexico State University Las Cruces (main) Campus.
(60-61 credits)
A Suggested Plan of Study
The contents of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. This is only a suggested plan of study for students, and is not intended as a contract. Individual student academic plans may vary. Please contact your academic advisor to create a plan that works for you. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.
NOTE: Students must earn a final grade of C- or better in all required General Education and Technical Requirements and achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0. A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 60 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Area I: Communications - English Composition Level 1 | 4 | |
| Composition I | ||
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Visual Concepts | ||
| FDMA 1120 | Desktop Publishing | 3 |
| FDMA 1515 | Introduction to Digital Image Editing - Photoshop | 3 |
| FDMA 1535 | Introduction to Illustrator | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| Area II: Mathematics | 3 | |
| Any Area II MATH G course | ||
| General Education Elective - Area I: Communications - Oral Communications | 3 | |
| Introduction to Communication or Public Speaking | ||
| FDMA 1360 | Web Design I | 3 |
| FDMA 1545 | Introduction to Photography & Digital Imaging | 3 |
| FDMA 1630 | Principles of Design | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| General Education - Choose one course from NM General Education Areas III, IV, or V in the NMSU/DACC Catalog. | 3-4 | |
| FDMA 1536 | Advanced Computer Illustration | 3 |
| FDMA 2312 | History of Media Design | 3 |
| FDMA 2325 | Advanced Photoshop | 3 |
| FDMA 2360 or FDMA 2365 | Web Design II or Web Design for Small Business | 3 |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| FDMA 2150 | Desktop Publishing II | 3 |
| FDMA 2994 | Portfolio Design & Development | 3 |
| FDMA 2998 or FDMA 2287 | Internship or Digital Design Studio | 3 |
| FDMA Electives - Any ARTS, FDMA, or DRFT to make up electives | 5 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Total Credits | 60-61 | |